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Knitters Loom
REVOLUTIONARY
Introducing the all-new
Ashford Knitters Loom.
Fast and easy, this compact loom makes
for exciting weaving anytime, anywhere.
A revolution in loom design
and manufacture.
Knitters Loom
CREATIVE
Like painting ... with yarn.
It's easy to be creative when you have
the choice of so many beautiful yarns in a
limitless number of combinations of rainbow
colours and funky textures. You can even
incorporate woven fabric with your knitting.
Knitters Loom
FUN
Simple to understand
and operate.
Sit in your favourite chair and relax with the
loom on your knee. The loom is simple to
understand and operate. And it's exciting
as you discover something new as your
fancy yarns combine in an infinite number
of new patterns.
Knitters Loom
FAST
From yarn to scarf
in two hours.
Progress is fast when you use fantastic funky
yarns. Set-up using a simple technique.
Weave a scarf in the afternoon, wear it out
that evening.
Knitters Loom
PORTABLE
Fold and carry with your
weaving in progress.
The flexibility of the Knitters Loom means
you can be weaving in your lunch break,
while camping, or when visiting friends.
What's more you can take the loom to
workshops with the weaving still in place.
Knitters Loom
Knitters Loom
FEATURES
Knitters Loom
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Light and very portable at only 3.7 lb (1.7 kg)
b New nylon warp stick ties for a smooth even warp
& fabric
c
New reed with extra-large slots and eyes for fancy
& funky yarns – 7.5 dpi (30/10 cm)
d Ideal 12 inch (30 cm) weaving width for scarves, bags,
place mats, table runners and more
e
Folds in half with your weaving in place – very compact
at only 17 x 15 x 3 1 /2 inches (43 x 38 x 9 cm)
f
New design blue handles, cogs and pawls lock in place
while carrying
Knitters Loom
FACTS
SIMPLE
UNIQUE
ECONOMICAL
VERSATILE
Anyone that loves yarn can weave. You
don't need knitting or weaving experience.
Knitters can enjoy using yarns in a
completely new way.
Use up your stash. Use scraps and odd
balls and just play.
Join weaving lengths together to make
larger items such as jackets, throws,
cushions and more.
EFFICIENT
SUPPORT
FINISH
GUARANTEE
Weaving is faster than knitting.
The transition for knitters is made easy.
Ashford network of dealers are always
there to support and encourage.
Assembled and finished, the loom
comes with a quality lacquer finish to
protect and enhance.
Ashford Guarantee quality manufacture
and customer support.
Knitters Loom
COMPONENTS
Everything included in the kit.
Weaving instruction booklet, reed 7.5 dpi (30/10 cm),
2 shuttles, 2 threading hooks, 2 clamps & warping peg
included. All you need is yarn.
Options
Different sized reeds 5 dpi (20/10 cm),
10 dpi (40/10 cm), 12.5 dpi (50/10 cm)
and padded carry bag available.
Knitters Loom
THE BOOK
The Ashford Book of Weaving For Knitters
The Ashford Book
of Weaving For
Knitters presents
25 easy scarf
projects using
fancy yarns and
the Ashford
Knitters Loom.
The perfect
companion to
this new loom.
The Ashford Book of
Weaving
For Knitters
25 Easy Scar f Projects
using Fancy Yarns and the
Ashford Knitters Loom
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An inspirational book for anyone wanting to weave with the
fun and fabulous knitting yarns now available.
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Party Party
This is a very simple but bright and colourful project.
Hot pink and red warps with very funky fancy fur make
for an exciting result!
Yarn Used:
Tekapo from Ashford – 200 m/218 yds = 100 gms
Circus Fancy Fur from Wentworth – 35 m/39 yds
= 50gms
Quantity:
Version one
Tekapo – 50 gms in Bright Pink, colour # 021
Circus – 1 x 50 gm ball in Wild White, colour # 200
Version two
Tekapo – 50 gms in Traditional Red, colour # 008
Circus – 1 x 50 gm ball in Rainbow Red, colour # 213
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Warp:
Length – 200 cm (79 ins)
Number of ends – 36
Finished width – 12 cm (4 3/4 ins)
Warp Yarn:
Use Tekapo throughout.
The Weaving:
Use Circus throughout.
Beat softly – 4 rows to 2.5 cm (1 in.).
Finishing:
Tie ends in groups of 4 with overhand knots.
Add some Circus into the fringe to colour it up and
add to the party look. (Refer to page 13.)
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Funky Houndstooth
This is a very traditional houndstooth check, where
the warp and weft threads are alternated 2 and 2.
Two smooth white threads beside two shiny blue
eyelash threads are woven throughout. A new twist
on a traditional pattern.
Yarn Used:
Boa from Bernat – 65 m/71 yds = 50 gms
Tekapo from Ashford – 200 m/218 yds = 100 gms
Quantity:
37 colour # 81106
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Warp:
Length – 190 cm (75 ins) 1/3/06 11:30:51 AM
Number of ends – 38
Finished width – 12 cm (4 3/4 ins)
Warp Sequence:
Start with 2 White
2 Blue
Repeat until 36 ends are in place and add 2 more
White, so the White will be at each edge.
(When making a warp with 2 colours, refer to page 12.)
The Weaving:
Wind one shuttle with the White and one with the
Blue. Work 2 rows White and 2 rows Blue as follows:
Step 1 Using White yarn, start on the right hand
side of the work, weave 2 rows.
Step 2 First Blue row. Start on the left hand side,
weave 1 row – leave 3 cm (1 1/4 in.) of Blue
out at beginning of row.
Step 3 Second Blue row. Take the Blue yarn around
the White yarn at the edge and weave 1 row.
Place Blue end into this same row.
Step 4 Weave 2 rows White.
Step 5 Weave 2 rows Blue
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to end.
Note: Always go around the other colour when you
meet it at each edge.
Start and finish the scarf with the White yarn.
Finishing:
Tie ends in groups of 4, 2 White and 2 Blue.
There will be 2 groups of 5, one at each edge.
Use overhand knots.
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Knitters Loom
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